Catering & Events Manager

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, which developing customized catering solutions to meet client needs
• Conduct outreach to departments and community groups to promote catering services
• Represent the catering team at community and promotional events
• Ensure high-quality execution of events, from planning to final presentation
• Deliver all catering events in a timely manner
• Planning the logistics for different events happening at the same time
• Train and supervise staff to maintain service standards
• Prepare and distribute event documentation to ensure all requirements are met
• Collaborate with culinary teams on special requests and large-scale events
• Oversee the execution of events of varying sizes, including staffing and logistics
• Receive and process incoming catering requests using internal systems
• Coordinate the delivery and setup of catered food and event materials, managing bar operations (if needed), including inventory and ordering
• Monitor and report catering-related revenue, expenses, and receivables
• Ensure compliance with food safety, occupational health, and environmental standards
• Adhere to allergen safety protocols and guidelines

• Valid driver’s license required for occasional use of company or fleet vehicles
• Post-secondary education in hospitality, culinary arts, or business
• Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or event coordination, 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent supervisory or management experience
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Food Handler and Alcohol Service Certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable standing for extended periods
• A yes and how attitude
• Positive client relations
• Strong time management skills
• Good communication skills

Experience in marketing or sales within hospitality or retail is an asset

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
• Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees